TURFMASTER LAWN SERVICES - Key Persons
Craig has been with Turfmaster since its inception in 1991 and holds his own Lawn & Ornamental license. He's spent the last 35 years in the pest control industry, so absolutely knows his stuff! Craig oversees many technicians in the lawn division, and visits customer's lawns to address the more difficult problems that arise.
On a more personal note: Craig has lived in Manatee County since he was 4 months old. He is married, has 3 children, and a granddaughter and grandson! The family enjoys camping, going on cruises, and rooting for their favorite football team, The Bucs. They also have a 3-cat family and a golden retriever named "Asiago". Sounds like a full house!
Lance has been with Turfmaster since 2007, and works in the Lakewood Ranch and SR 64 areas. Lance likes to build a solid relationship with each of his customers.
On a more personal note: Lance was born in Sugarcreek, Ohio, and has lived in Sarasota for over 20 years. In his spare time, he likes to play disc golf and his guitar. He also does freelance PC computer repair and spends time with his pets.
Mark Hughes is the owner of Turfmaster Lawn Services. He and his father started their first business, Hughes Exterminating, in Sarasota in 1979. Hughes handled all aspects of pest control - household, commercial, and termites. In 1991, shortly before the sale of Hughes, Mark branched out to concentrate solely on lawn and plant work. Today, Turfmaster has grown to 17 lawn routes, and 29 employees.
Richard came to us in 2013 with little experience in the industry. Between his initial and continual training, he has proved to be diligent, hardworking, and a quick learner. He has a smile on his face every day, and honestly loves to work here. His exuberance makes him a favorite with both his customers and his co-workers.
On a more personal note: Richard was born in PA, and he and his family have moved back and forth between Sarasota and PA since he was 3. He has 2 dogs. Some of his favorite activities include skateboarding, fishing, nature walks, the beach, working on cars, and installing auto sound systems. He also enjoys watching sports - skateboarding (Element), football (Eagles), baseball (Phillies), and hockey (Flyers). Sounds like Richard has no problem keeping himself occupied outside of work!